Realme 12x (India) vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Realme 12x (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 44/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 513,809); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 12x (India) doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 12x (India)

Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 30
Battery 48
Portability 70
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Realme 12x (India) better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 513809
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 12x (India) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 46 points higher (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 12x (India) Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 513809 5016623
Geekbench Single 688 4188
Geekbench Multi 1900 13145
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2660
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 950 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.6×76.1×7.7 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Realme 12x (India)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme 12x (India)

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme 12x (India)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 12x (India) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 12x (India) MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
44/100
513809 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +89.8%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 12x (India) by 89.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 12x (India)

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (100/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) (81/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 12x (India) is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 12x (India) by 46 points (90/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 12x (India) and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Realme 12x (India) has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 12x (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Realme 12x (India) over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.